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    At the International Nonwovens Symposium in Rome, Italy, Dayal Mehta, senior manager, marketing, innovation and research for Welspun India, gave a presentation on the Indian consumers’ preference for resusable versus disposable materials. According to Mehta, the consumers’ need for convenient products is in stark contrast to a strong habit of reusability that is ingrained into their psyches. This has paved the way for “responsible disposables,” as Indian people looks for ways to handle increased waste.

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    This mindset has led to the creation of initiatives like Clean India Mission and Make in India which not only invest in Indian companies but also focus on more sustainable initiatives. For example, in honor of World Menstruation Day in May, the Indian government distributed sustainable feminine hygiene pads to 30% of urban women.

    Additionally, efforts to increase recycling of all types of plastics are underway in the country where landfill space is at a premium and littering and garbage collection are major problems.

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